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Parent to Parent: Teacher Certification Training

What is a Parent to Parent Certified Teacher?

Anyone who has earned certification as a Parent to Parent Certified Teacher has participated in an intense two-and-a-half days of training in the Parent to Parent curriculum and has made a commitment to teach Parent to Parent classes in his or her local community. You can see a list of certified teachers by city and state on the Parent to Parent Classes page of this site. 

Who can become a P2P Certified Teacher?

You can be a trained as a Parent to Parent Teacher as long as:

1. You are a current CHADD member.
2. You agree to teach at least one course a year in your local community.
3. You agree to collaborate with the local CHADD chapter.
4. You either have a family member with AD/HD, have AD/HD yourself, or are willing to teach the class with someone who has AD/HD.
5. You take the two-and-a-half-day teacher certification training class.
6. You plan to teach the class in the United States.

At the end of the training, you will have all the tools you need to teach this class locally, including a well-developed curriculum with over 350 PowerPoint slides, a teacher's manual with extensive notes on each presentation, and a participant's manual full of resource information and useful tools. In addition each teacher receives a CD with all seven sessions of presentations. A DVD version is available upon request. Each certified teacher is listed on CHADD's web page and receives documentation of certification. The Parent to Parent staff at the CHADD National office will do all we can to assist with your local classes. Download the Parent to Parent Teacher Certification Application for the next Teacher Certification Training (requires Adobe Reader ).

Is the training available for international applicants?

Because much of the information in the Parent to Parent curriculum is based upon U.S. law, practice, and culture, the Parent to Parent classes are not offered outside the United States. If you are interested in doing Parent to Parent training in another country, please contact CHADD's Chief Program Officer, Dr. Ruth Hughes, at ruth_hughes@chadd.org.   

What is the cost of the certification class?

The fee for the Teacher Certification Class is $250. If you are not a CHADD member, you are required to join first, then proceed to register for this event. Late registrations and cancellations are subject to fees. Please let us know if you already have or require an organizational membership. In addition, participants need to budget for travel and hotel expenses. Note: Your local CHADD chapter may be able to help with these expenses.

When and where is the next Parent to Parent Teacher Certification Class?

Scholarship Information

There is one scholarship available through CHADD National for each training event. The application process must adhere to strict guidelines, no exceptions. If you are interested in the scholarship for any particular Teacher Certification Training event, either contact the Parent to Parent Coordinator at 301-306-7070, ext. 135 about criteria for consideration, or simply download the form above and submit it via email or fax to CHADD.  Travel arrangements should be in place prior to consideration. Click here for Teacher Certification Scholarship Application.

Registration

Ready to sign up? First be sure you are logged onto the website. Look for the login button in the top right hand corner of the page. If you have never logged in before, use your email address and login password.  If you do not remember your password, use the "Forgot Your Password?" function to reset it.

This is an event for members only. Any membership type will be accepted, but you must be an active member in order to register. Also be sure to update your email and phone number in "My Account".  We need to be able to reach you before the training.  

Then return to this page and click on Dallas Parent to Parent Online Registration or on Boston Parent to Parent Online Registration. If you have any problems registering online, contact the Parent to Parent Coordinator at (301) 306-7070, ext. 135 or toll free at (800) 233-4050, ext. 135.

You can also register for the event by downloading the brochure and mailing or faxing in the application form, if there is still space available. 

NOTE: Payment by Checks or Purchase Orders: 

If you are mailing your registration and payment by check or purchase order, be sure to CALL THE COORDINATOR (301-306-7070 X135) ALSO.  Your payment may be stuck in the mail, as the event fills to capacity or is closed for registration, and we want to offer you a fair opportunity to register, the same as all candidates. 

Download the brochure here: Parent to Parent Teacher Certification Application for the next Teacher Certification Training. (Requires Adobe Reader )

If you need lodging, contact the hotel listed above directly.. We have negotiated a discounted room rate, so be sure to tell them you are attending the CHADD Parent to Parent Teacher Certification Training.

Once you have registered we will be contacting you to set up a phone interview before you come to the class.

Cancellation policy - no exceptions
Must be received in writing, or by email, stating the person's name and address, and must be postmarked or date-stamped at least three (3) weeks before the training to qualify for a refund. A non-negotiable $50.00 administrative fee will be deducted from the total registration refund, unless the registration is 'transferred' within six months (Call the Coordinator for details). No refunds will be made after the event deadline and no-shows will forfeit their registration fee.

Not sure yet?

Then here are some frequently asked questions and answers that may help you decide.

If you still have questions about becoming a teacher after reading our FAQs, email your concerns to parent2parent@chadd.org or call (800) 233-4050, ext. 135.

Download Chapter Guidance for Coordinators: About Parent to Parent